About Epworth
Epworth, IA is a small town located in eastern Iowa with an estimated population of 2,042.
Epworth holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.78 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,147 residents per square mile.
📰 Epworth News Today
- Median at U.S. 20 intersection in Epworth to permanently close telegraphherald.com · Aug 14
- Permanent traffic pattern changes at U.S. 20/U.S. 52 and Bierman Road intersection in Epworth begin Aug. 17 Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Aug 10
- Abigail M. Maiers Obituary Aug 10, 2026 Reiff Funeral Home · Aug 10
- Schedule - Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 5
- Sara Lynn Quinn Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory · Dec 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Epworth Unique
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Epworth
- Rosie's — coffee shop (café)
- The Pizza Factory — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Epworth
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Epworth
- Epworth Elementary School
- Western Dubuque High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,042
Rank in state#160 of 940
Land area1.78 sq mi
Density1,147/sq mi
Coordinates42.4465, -90.9314